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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.50, 243.67 and 124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.50, 243.67 and 124.86 is: 172.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.50 : 243.67 = 124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.50/243.67 = 124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.50x = 243.67 × 124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.50x = 30,424.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,424.64/176.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.38

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